These 11 top jobs don't require a degree - and pay up to £100,000

There are plenty of alternative routes into careers if you don't fancy another three years of study, with more opportunities arising thanks to a growing number of apprenticeships which offer professional training. More than half (54 per cent) of graduates say they would think again about choosing university as the best way to find a job, according to Future-Mag. Now three in four UK businesses believe more young people will choose earn-as-you-learn routes in the next five years. Here are 11 of the top jobs you can do without a degree and what they pay.

5. Police Officer

You would need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A*-C) and college qualifications, such as A levels, for a degree apprenticeship. You could also get paid work as a PCSO before applying for officer training. Salary: 20,000 to 60,000

6. Environmental Conservation Officer

7. Professional Services

Large companies, such as Deloitte and PwC, offer professional services and higher apprenticeships, which help A level students gain a range of professional qualifications. Salary: 18,000 to 80,000 GBP plus, depending on specialism